How Do You Paint A Wooden Picket Welcome Sign?
Paint a wooden picket welcome sign to greet guests as they arrive at your home. Made from an actual picket fence, the sign has the look and feel of primitive country décor. Look for old wood at antique stores, rummage sales or perhaps even along the side of the road. Create different signs for different seasons; have a sign in red, green and white for Christmas or use pastel colors for a spring theme. Transform the picket fence piece using a variety of decorative paint techniques. Clean the piece of wood by wiping it down with a wet cloth or sponge. Sand the wood, in the direction of the grain, using a sanding sponge with medium grit. Wipe the wood clean after sanding to remove any dust created in the process. Paint the sign with craft or house paint using a paint or foam brush. Lay the sign on plastic sheeting or a plastic garbage bag. Don’t use newspaper because it will stick to the sign. Apply 1 to 2 coats of paint using a brush, gliding the brush in the direction of the wood grain.
